Bicycle Page - Current bicycles
Updated: Oct 2023
Lil B
Bought it for 90 Euros (incl. shipping) on Le Bon Coin the biggest classified ad website in France
After losing my road bike i decided to go for my dream bike project, and by "Dream Bike" i took the cheapest i can find on the list. I cannot afford a Bike Friday, any steel Dahon with 20" wheel or even Mini Velo (Bianchi or Velo Orange). I love steel bikes and little 20" wheels, the Raleigh Twenty is an absolut unit.
| General Info & Age | Raleigh Twenty, from the 70s |
| Frame, Fork | All steel, MTB steel fork. |
| Gearing, Front & Rear | Original: Sturmey-Archer AG Dynohub (3 speeds) Now: Sturmey-Archer X-RF8 (8 speeds) with a 25t cog and Stock 46t on front |
| Wheels & Pedals | 20 inch wheels (ETRTO: 37-451, Inch: 20 x 1 3/8), changed the heavy pedals for my MKS setup (Urban Platform + Half toe clip) |
| Headset & Saddle | Original: U shaped handlebar Now: Bullhorn, with look alike MX-122 3 Brake levers, had a white brooks saddle changed for my Selle Italia FLX Gelflow |
| Additional Infos | added a nice purple bell, ditched the all steel mudguards, chainguard, i didn't have enough handlebar tape so i got 2 colors |
Projects
| Wheels & Pedals | Original: Steel rims Wanted: |
| Headset & Saddle | Used: Selle Italia FLX Gelflow Wanted: Leather Saddle |
| Additional | Used: stock cottered bottom bracket axle Wanted: Square tapered bottom bracket axle |
I changed a lot of things but i got other stuff to change to make this bike a beast for everyday.
I ride this bike daily, with or without loads in hilly area.
Gallery
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